Vape Battery Fire in Widnes | Liverpool News

A massive recycling plant fire in Widnes erupted after a damaged lithium-ion battery—likely from a discarded vape—ignited cardboard waste. With 25 fire engines from multiple counties battling the blaze fueled by wind and unstable structures, crews worked through the night to contain it—all while thankfully avoiding injuries. This incident serves as a stark reminder: proper disposal of battery-powered devices, especially vapes, is critical to prevent catastrophic fires. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4eb8d8ad3ff0edf